Every dog owner knows that once you adopt a sweet little pupper, there are certain things you must do.

Apart from introducing them to their new environment and making them as comfortable as ever, it is also important to create a bond with them so that you can truly become best friends.

Let’s start learning!

#1 Speak
chihuahua is waiting for his treat

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The first thing you have to do is get your dog to bark naturally. There are a couple of ways you can do this, one way is by showing your dog a treat, but not giving it to him.

As your dog barks, asking for it, just say “speak” in a clear and happy voice. Then, give your dog the treat and tell them what a good dog he is.

Repeat this process several times until he understands what is going on.

Please note that if your dog is more on the quiet side, it might take some time for him to learn this trick so please be patient.

#2 Sit
For this trick, take a tasty treat and hold it near your dog’s nose while they are standing up.

When your dog smells it, slowly raise your fist into the air. As your dog follows the delicious smell, it will raise its head and put its bottom on the floor.

As soon as it is sitting down, say “sit” and give it the treat.

Repeat as many times as it takes for the dog to understand.

#3 Shake
the Australian shepherd raises his paw

Since dogs have a natural instinct to raise their paws when asking for something, teaching this trick is going to be quite easy.

First, you need to teach your dog how to sit or do it when they are already sitting on their own.

Take a treat and hide it in your fist, holding it in front of them. When your dog lifts up his paw, even just a little bit, open your hand and give it the treat.

If your dog doesn’t lift up his paw, you can gently lift it up yourself.

Don’t forget to say “shake” as you give him the treat, and repeat these steps a couple of times until he gets it.

#4 Spin
While your dog is standing up, hold a treat near his nose and wait for him to smell it. As soon as he figures out what you have in your hand, slowly pull the treat to the side, so that your dog follows it with his head.

Keep pulling the treat in a circle, making sure your dog is following it all the way.

Once your dog has made a full circle, say “spin” and give him the treat and a good little cuddle.

Repeat these steps until he understands what you are trying to do.

Later on, you can even teach him to spin in a certain direction by teaching him commands, such as “spin left” and “spin right”, pulling the treat to the left or right.

#5 Lay down